Electrician - Facilities

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking an Electrician to maintain electrical distribution and electronic equipment, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. The role requires on-call duty for the plant operations team and involves working with hospital staff to ensure safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with vocational electrical training, plus 3–5 years journeyman experience, and a solid understanding of NFPA electrical codes

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and manufacturers references.
• Must have a NYS driver's license and be insurable.
• Experience using test equipment (multimeters, chart recorders, current probes, megohm meter).
• Experience modifying electrical circuitry in various buildings and machine controls.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical system interrelations, especially in healthcare.
• Must be trained in Central Fire Alarm system within 12 months of hire.
• Competent in pneumatically operated tube system maintenance within 12 months.
• OSHA safety compliance in healthcare/industrial settings.
• Ability to plan projects and order materials efficiently.
• Strong communication with supervisors, tradesmen, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance on electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Be on call for plant operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints and diagrams

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Independent work

Project planning

Reading references

Communication

Team interaction

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma & vocational electrical training

Tools

Multimeters

Chart recorders

Current probes

Megohm meter

Platform lifts (articulating/scissor)

Job description

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

General Summary

This position requires attention to detail with respect to all electrical distribution systems, electronic equipment, and other electric appliances. The individual must perform daily maintenance on all assigned equipment as necessary and complete specific p.m.'s on same. This person is required to be on call as scheduled for the plant operations section and must also perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and written manufacturers reference materials.
2. Must possess valid New York State driver's license and be insurable.
3. Previous experience operating a variety of test equipment to include multimeters, chart recorders, current probes, megohm meter, etc.
4. Previous experiences modifying/correcting electrical and electronic circuitry in residential, commercial, and industrial building wiring and machine controls.
5. Thorough understanding of building mechanical and electrical system functions and interactions, ideally in a healthcare setting.
6. Must be trained and competent within current Central Fire Alarm system within 12 months of hire.
7. Competent in the maintenance and operation of the pneumatic tube system within 12 months of hire.
8. Certified to operate various platform lifts, to include articulating and scissor lifts preferred.
9. Ability to be a critical problem solver in high stress/impact moments.
10. Ability to plan projects, order materials, complete installations efficiently.
11. Ability to write and communicate well with supervisors, tradesmen, and hospital staff.
12. Ability to use a computer and personal electronic devices.
13. Must possess a high school diploma and completed vocational training in the electrical trades.
14. Preferred 3-5 years experience as a journeyman electrician.
15. Previous experience performing all work conforming to electrical codes (national and local) and OSHA.
16. Excellent understanding and application of safety rules in a healthcare and industrial setting.
17. Strong mechanical, analytical, and solution driven skills.
18. Ability to portray the professionalism associated with the position, work independently with minimal supervision and strive for continuous quality improvement.
19. Ability to relate with and work with people irrespective of their background.
20. Preferred OSHA fall protection trained and comfortable working from a lift.
21. NYS certified O&M training for asbestos or certification obtained within 12 months.